Pitti Palace: The Royal Palace of Florence
At a glance
Pitti Palace: The Royal Palace of Florence is a 3h private experience in Florence, Italy, operated by Irina Willmer. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $229.05 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private tour, Professional guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Russian, English, Italian
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
The Pitti Palace - Palazzo Nuovo as opposed to the Palazzo Vecchio, Old Palace - is where the Medici, and later the Lorraine Grand-Dukes made their homes. If we include the Kings of Italy, three reigning dynasties lived here.
Impressive interiors, state rooms and bright frescoes are waiting for you at the Pitti Palace. You will find here one of the best painting collections of Florence, with masterpieces by Raphael, Rubens, Titian and Caravaggio.
The Palatine Gallery at the Pitti Palace still has the character of a private collection. Items are in the same places they occupied during the Lorraine Period. The placement reflects their personal tastes rather than the now usual chronological museum disposition.
The tour includes a walk through the Royal Apartments and the Museum of the Treasure of the Grand-ducal family. Big and small, all extremely precious, the objects on display are in such quantities that it might be even overwhelming!
What's included
What's included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
Not included
- Tickets, earphones and whisperers
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
The Pitti Palace - Palazzo Nuovo, as opposed to the Palazzo Vecchio, is where the Medici and later the Lorraine, Grand-Dukes made their home. During a 5-years period when Florence was the Capital of Italy, the king of Italy lived there too. This impressive building now houses beautiful museums, and the best that is the Palatine Gallery, the private grand-ducal collection of painting.
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Stop 2 · 20m
The tour also includes a walk through the Royal Apartments, where the Kings of Italy lived, and a museum of Treasures, situated at the left wing of the Palace, the summer residence of Grand-ducal family, which now contains "rare and precious objects" from the Grand-ducal collections.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Now known as the Treasury of the Grand Dukes, this is a collection of silver and other objects from the granducal collection.
Meeting point
I would suggest meeting at the ticket office of the Museum. I will hold a welcome board with your name.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Pitti Palace: The Royal Palace of Florence take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $229.05 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private tour; Professional guide.
Where does it start?
I would suggest meeting at the ticket office of the Museum. I will hold a welcome board with your name.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
